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Thousands of Brits are jetting off to Christmas markets abroad at this time of the year; enjoying a festive atmosphere, local delicacies you can’t buy in the UK and of course, indulging in a spot of Christmas shopping. But holidaymakers bringing back gifts from overseas are warned they could be fined up to £5,000 if they don’t follow strict rules.

In April this year the UK government launched a temporary ban on bringing meat and dairy products into the UK from EU countries to help prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease . This means travellers can’t bring items such as cured meats, including Parma ham and chorizo, and dairy products like brie and camembert back from their holidays.

It’s not just those heading to Christmas market destinations who could be caught ou

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